UNH Psychopharmacology Conference

UNH Psychopharmacology Conference
Aerial view of UNH campus in the summer
Join us at the University of New Hampshire Department of Nursing Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program’s first annual Psychopharmacology Conference

Hosted by the UNH PMHNP program, this conference is designed to empower clinicians to feel more confident and knowledgeable in pharmacological application in patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

 

This full-day conference will feature a series of interdisciplinary clinical experts presenting on timely and relevant topics in psychopharmacology.

Attendees will be able to connect with colleagues, share their own experiences, and learn from some of the most respected experts in the field.

Join us for this unique event which blends expanding knowledge with the invaluable community of mental health providers supporting one another.

Register now to secure your place at this exciting event!

Priority registration for this event is offered to UNH PMHNP students, alumni, and preceptors.

There is no cost to attend this event, either in-person or virtually.

Questions? E-mail us at: pmhnp.program@unh.edu

For those attending virtually, the livestream option allows you to participate from your own location, while still benefiting from the wealth of knowledge shared by our expert speakers. Engage in real-time Q&A sessions ensuring an immersive experience regardless of your physical location.

Questions? E-mail us at: pmhnp.program@unh.edu

When: Sep 16, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Empowering Clinicians, Improving Care: Psychopharmacology Conference

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://unh.zoom.us/j/97930938315

Or Telephone:

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Webinar ID: 979 3093 8315

    International numbers available: https://unh.zoom.us/u/azhUDO7lK

Time

(Eastern)

Event

Speaker

CEUs

8:30-9:00 AM

In-person registration – Lobby

Coffee

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9:00-9:05 AM

Brief welcome, thank you, housekeeping

Dr. Sara Robinson, PMHNP Program Director

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9:05-9:35 AM

Keynote Speech

 

Dawn Vanderhoef

PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-CN, Neurocrine Pharmaceuticals

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9:35-10:35 AM

New Perspectives on the Pathophysiology of Psychiatric Disorders

 

Lyons Hardy, PMHNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor & PMHNP Concentration Lead, Virginia Commonwealth University

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10:35-10:45 AM

Break

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10:45-11:45 AM

Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorders: Examining common underpinnings, exploring reasons for use, and evaluating co-morbid treatment considerations  

Stephanie Nichols, Pharm D., MPH, BCPS, BCPP, FCCP

Associate Professor, University of New England

 

 

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11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Lunch & Networking

 

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12:45 PM-1:45 PM

Prescribing Psychotropic Medications During the Perinatal Period

Lyons Hardy, PMHNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor & PMHNP Concentration Lead, Virginia Commonwealth University

1

1:45-3:15 PM

Beyond D-2 Receptors in Psychosis:

Emerging muscarinic cholinergic 1,4 receptor and TAAR1 receptor agonism

 

John J. Miller, M.D.

Medical Director, Brain Health; Editor in Chief Psychiatric Times; Staff Psychiatrist Seacoast Mental Health Center Exeter, NH; Consulting Psychiatrist Exeter Hospital & Insight Meditation Society

1.5

3:15-3:30 PM

Break

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3:30-4:45 PM

Cannabis Confusion:

Understanding a heterogeneous plant product

 

John J. Miller, M.D.

Medical Director, Brain Health; Editor in Chief Psychiatric Times; Staff Psychiatrist Seacoast Mental Health Center Exeter, NH; Consulting Psychiatrist Exeter Hospital & Insight Meditation Society

1.5

4:45-4:50 PM

Closing remarks/thank you!

Dr. Sara Robinson, PMHNP Program Director

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The conference will be held at the University of New Hampshire, Holloway Commons Squamscott Room, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824

Directions

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

6.0 Contact Hours Activity Number: 1527
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern NH AHEC and The University of New Hampshire. The Southern NH AHEC is accredited by the NH Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA category 1 credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For other professionals: 6.0 professional hours of continuing education.